Chapter 919: Chapter 919: The Matter is Settled
"Thatās none of your concern!" Ling Feng said calmly, "I naturally have my ways to ensure he goes back to the Nilas Family with you. But let me make something clear first: If Aiven is ostracized or harmed in any way in your Nilas Family, I canāt guarantee what kind of irrational things I might do. Let me remind you, thereās no one in this world that the Blood-Handed Asura cannot kill!"
"Arrogant!" A bodyguard behind Chief Taggart muttered under his breath. As Taggartās protector, failing to even perceive Ling Fengās presence earlier was already a humiliation. Now, with Ling Feng openly threatening Taggart, he couldnāt hold back anymore.
Ling Feng shot a glance at the bodyguard. "Slap yourself!"
The bodyguard sneered disdainfully, but the next moment, his eyes widened in terror.
He realized his body was no longer under his control. His right hand lifted on its own and delivered a fierce slap to his own face!
"Wha..." After the slap, the bodyguard found his body back under his control. The look he shot at Ling Feng was filled with utter shock!
He was a expert of the Demi-God Domain himself and knew full well how terrifying Ling Fengās strength must be to control his body like that.
"Never doubt my words," Ling Feng said coolly. "Apart from very few places in this world, thereās nowhere I canāt go. The Nilas Family is not among those few places."
With that, Ling Feng stood up and said, "Alright, the matter is settled. Iāll take my leave now. Chief Taggart, I hope you remember my words. Aiven is not just your son; heās also my brother. So donāt let him suffer or be wronged, alright?"
Once Ling Feng had left, Taggart turned to the bodyguard and asked, "Exactly how powerful is this Ling Feng?"
The bodyguard, still shaken, replied, "I used to think that Ling Fengās title as one of the Eight War Gods was just hype created by the Divine Gate, and that his actual strength was nothing special. But now, I realize I was wrong. Heās incredibly strong, perhaps even equal to the other Eight War Gods."
Taggart fell silent. After a long pause, he exhaled and said, "Whoever he is, as long as heās Aivenās elder brother, thereās no conflict between us! In fact, Iām relieved that Aiven has someone like him looking out for him. It eases some of the guilt Iāve carried."
The next day, as they were leaving the estate, Ling Feng appeared in front of Taggart with Aiven, just as promised.
"Chief Taggart, Iām entrusting Aiven to you. I hope you fulfill the promises weāve made," Ling Feng said.
"Donāt worry," Taggart replied, though his gaze remained fixated on Aiven. "Aiven is my child. I wonāt let him be hurt again."
Aiven flinched under the weight of Taggartās gaze but, deep down, a part of him longed for and yearned for such attention.
Ling Feng gave Aiven a pat on the shoulder. "Aiven, go on now, and walk forward with confidence!"
Aiven looked back at Ling Feng and said, "Big Brother, I... Iāll miss you all!"
"Haha! Whatās there to miss?" Ling Feng laughed. "Even if you return to the Nilas Family, weāll always be brothers! Remember my words: No matter where you are or what kind of enemies you face, your big brother will always have your back!"
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Though Aiven left with a stoic expression, Taggart couldnāt stop grinning like a blooming chrysanthemum. As long as Aiven was willing to return to the Nilas Family with him, Taggart was confident he could win Aivenās heart.
"This was your real goal all along, wasnāt it?" Jenny walked up to Ling Feng and said, "I thought I could see through you, but Iāve clearly underestimated you!"
"What do you mean?" Ling Feng asked, glancing at her. "I think youāre overthinking this."
"Am I? Well, I hope I am. Otherwise, youāre even more terrifying than I imagined," Jenny said with a serious tone.
Ling Feng chuckled lightly and didnāt say more. After a brief pause, he looked at Jenny and said, "Alright, itās all over now. Itās time for us to part ways as well."
Jenny beamed, then clung tightly to Ling Fengās arm with a sultry tone. "Ling Feng, are you really so eager to be rid of me? My father said that if youāre willing..."
Ling Feng gently pulled his arm away, giving her a wry smile. "Jenny, stop joking. But honestly, I do hope you can move on. There are plenty of good men in this world, after all."
With that, he turned and walked away.
Watching Ling Fengās back view as he departed, Jenny blinked and sighed. "Do I really have that little charm? Ling Feng, how many times have you rejected me now? Youāre driving me crazy!"
A few hours later, a helicopter landed just outside the Dragon Group Base. The base commander had already brought people to greet them.
"Alice!" an excited voice called as a middle-aged man leapt off the helicopter. Upon seeing Alice, his face lit up with joy.
"Father!" Aliceās eyes sparkled as she darted toward him like a swallow returning to its nest. After so long without seeing her father, she was overwhelmed with emotion.
Ling Feng followed after her and couldnāt help but smile at the sight of Thomas twirling Alice around in a warm embrace.
Thomas may have been an oil tycoon with a vast business empire, but at this moment, he was just a father reunited with his daughter.
"Ling Feng, youāre finally back!" Bai Feifei, unable to contain her emotions, ran to Ling Feng and threw herself into his arms.
Ling Feng hugged Bai Feifei and patted her back. "I made you worry," he said softly.
Seeing this, Alice, still in Thomasās arms, whispered something to her father. "Daddy, thereās something I want to tell you," she said.
Thomas, doting on her as ever, replied warmly, "Go ahead, Alice. Whatever you want, Daddy will make it happen!"
Aliceās eyes lit up at his response. Pointing at Ling Feng, she declared seriously, "Daddy, I want to be Brother Ling Fengās bride. Letās have Brother Ling Feng live with us, okay?"
Thomas: ...
Ling Feng: ...
Everyone else: ...
Thomas looked at Ling Feng with jealousy flashing in his eyes. What kind of spell had Ling Feng cast on Alice to make her want to marry him? People say daughters are their fathersā sweethearts from a past lifeāwho could bear to watch their sweetheart fall into another manās arms?
"Alice, you canāt be Brother Ling Fengās bride!" Thomas said sternly.
"Why not!" Alice pouted, her eyes filling with tears. "Sister Feifei gets to be Brother Ling Fengās brideāwhy canāt I?"
At Aliceās words, Bai Feifeiās cheeks flushed red. The others, watching the hugs, all smiled teasingly.